Douluo Continent: From Internal Martial Arts to the Law of Heaven and Earth

Xue Qinghe nodded gently.

Golden Crocodile Douluo carried the iron basin to the stone table, put it down, and lifted the large lid on top.

A rich, exotic fragrance instantly filled the air, lingering throughout the courtyard. The iron basin contained a spherical, translucent, and incredibly elastic jelly-like substance, roughly the size of a football. However, compared to the enormous body of a 100,000-year-old whale-like spirit beast, its size was utterly insignificant.

Suck!

Gu Yue subconsciously swallowed. The Golden Crocodile Douluo, who was about to sit down, narrowed his eyes and waved his hand. His powerful soul force condensed into a protective shield, completely covering the iron basin: "Don't even think about stealing a bite. Whether you're just curious about the taste or have other ulterior motives, you'd better take it back to me as soon as possible."

Dugu Yan thought that Golden Crocodile Douluo was talking about her and Gu Yue, and immediately lowered her head guiltily. To be honest, when she saw Gu Yue swallowing her saliva just now, a bold idea had also popped into her mind, but unfortunately, the plan was nipped in the bud by Golden Crocodile Douluo before it could even begin.

Xue Qinghe's gentle expression stiffened slightly, and he muttered to himself: What does Grandpa Jin'e mean by this? How could I possibly steal food, let alone have any other thoughts?

Only Gu Yue wiped away the tears of sorrow from the corner of her mouth with a hint of regret, tears streaming down her face from the passing of the whale-like soul beast. As for why the tears were flowing from the corner of her mouth, there was no need to delve into that.

……

"You've all come."

Tang Shan pushed open the door and looked at the group of people sitting around the stone table, slightly surprised.

"I just came to see what the 100,000-year-old whale jelly looks like, and to keep an eye on things so that nothing goes wrong when you absorb it." Dugu Yan said calmly, which made Xue Qinghe roll her eyes. Preventing something from going wrong? What could she do if something really went wrong?

"Nothing much today, just came to check on things." Xue Qinghe's reason wasn't too far-fetched, but it was clear he hadn't put much thought into it.

Only Gu Yue spoke his mind: "I mainly want to try a bite."

Xue Qinghe and Dugu Yan's eyes widened instantly. They turned to look at Gu Yue with disbelief, both thinking: Is it really that direct?

It can only be said that, whether the angel and the snake woman had overly complicated thoughts, or the silver dragon was too naive, she used the simplest words to express the thoughts that the two dared not say.

Golden Crocodile Douluo's face twisted in pain. Too lazy to listen to their bickering any longer, he raised his hand, and the iron basin flew into his grasp. He looked at Tang Shan and asked in a deep voice, "Kid, are you sure you want to take it all at once? Can you handle the potency?"

Tang Shan nodded without hesitation: "Senior, no problem. If you take it in multiple doses, the enhancement effect will dissipate. It's better to take it all at once for a faster effect."

Golden Crocodile Douluo nodded and handed the iron basin to Tang Shan. He had already sent people to verify the effects of the whale glue, and it was indeed as Tang Shan said, that it could genuinely enhance physical fitness. It seemed that Tang Shan's speculation was correct.

As for the teachers and masters mentioned in Tangshan...

Golden Crocodile Douluo glanced at Xue Qinghe and shook his head helplessly: This girl, I wonder when she will see the truth clearly, and when she does, what will she think?

Recalling how Xue Qinghe had repeatedly praised the master's knowledge in front of Tang Shan, a smile unconsciously appeared on Golden Crocodile Douluo's face. He was genuinely curious about how Xue Qinghe and Tang Shan would handle the matter.

Tang Shan, of course, had no idea that Golden Crocodile Douluo was waiting to see his future downfall. He took the iron basin, looked at the crystal-clear whale glue inside, which resembled jelly, and a purple light condensed in his palm, transforming into a sharp knife. With a flash of light, he cut the whale glue into five neat pieces.

The amethyst light condensed again, transforming into a pair of chopsticks. Tang Shan opened his mouth and stuffed the whale glue into his mouth piece by piece.

The 100,000-year-old whale glue melted instantly upon entering the mouth, transforming into streams of scalding heat that surged down the throat and into the stomach. As soon as it landed, it was like a ferocious beast breaking free of its restraints, rampaging and crashing within the body. The blood and qi were also stirred by this heat, surging endlessly.

Tang Shan dared not be careless in the slightest. He immediately sat cross-legged on the ground, his soul power rapidly circulating within his dantian, coursing throughout his body, while simultaneously stimulating his blood and qi, making them increasingly active. A powerful will belonging to the master of strength suddenly erupted, spreading outwards from him. However, it was abruptly withdrawn after only a few feet, suppressed entirely within his body, transforming into an invisible force that firmly suppressed the surging blood and qi and the rampant medicinal power.

A faint blush rose to his skin, his body temperature soared, and his soul power, willpower, and blood energy worked together to tame this violent force, guiding it slowly to his limbs and bones, nourishing every muscle and bone in his body.

……

Squeak!

The old wooden door was gently pushed open with a soft sound.

Tang San glanced back at the rice porridge that was gradually steaming on the stove, nodded in satisfaction, quietly closed the door, and, using the Ghost Shadow Step, quickly ran towards the small hill in the distance.

The room reeked of alcohol. Tang Hao lay on the narrow wooden bed, feeling the faint presence gradually fade away. His eyes, which had been slightly open, closed again, and he sank back into a chaotic nightmare, unconsciously murmuring, "A-Yin... A-Yin..."

As dawn broke and a faint purple aura appeared on the horizon, it entered Tang San's eyes. He channeled his inner energy, allowing it to flow slowly through the meridians around his eyes, absorbing all the wisps of purple light until the purple aura in the sky completely dissipated, before slowly closing his eyes.

call!

Tang San let out a long breath, stood up, and walked down the mountain, his heart filled with distress. He pondered to himself: It's been almost three months since I perfected the first level of the Mysterious Heaven Skill, and I've failed several times in my attempts to break through. Why is that? Is it because my talent in this life is too poor? Or is there another reason? Or perhaps, there is something special about this world itself?

Unable to find the reason why his internal energy could not break through, Tang San was filled with frustration, his young face etched with worry.

"Mistress, come here for a second."

As soon as he entered the village, a familiar voice called out to him.

"Grandpa Jack?"

Chapter 261 Tang San Awakens His Martial Soul

Hearing the village chief's call, Tang San quickened his pace and walked to the old man's side. He raised his somewhat malnourished face and looked at the old man, clearly not quite knowing why he had been called.

"The Spirit Masters from the Spirit Hall will be coming to our Holy Spirit Village today to awaken the Spirit of children who are six years old. They will arrive around this afternoon, so please remember to be there."

Awakening a martial soul? Recalling the tools that suddenly appeared in the palms of the villagers working in the fields, Tang San nodded thoughtfully to the old man: "Grandpa Jack, I'll remember."

Watching the sensible Tang San run towards home, Old Jack couldn't help but curse inwardly: What a sensible little kid! How come he had to be stuck with such a muddle-headed father as Tang Hao!

On the other side, at the Spirit Hall in Notting City, just as dawn broke, Su Yuntao, who had been chatting with Matthew all night, yawned as he walked out of the hall.

"Sigh, I've stayed up all night without realizing it. Luckily, I have a solid foundation in mental strength, otherwise I would have really missed the awakening."

As Su Yuntao walked out of the city, he took out the booklet that Matthew had given him and carefully checked the itinerary: "First to Radish Village, then to Gourd Village, and then... the last stop is Holy Soul Village."

After confirming the route, Su Yuntao yawned again, quickened his pace, and hurried towards the various villages.

……

The medicinal effects of the 100,000-year-old whale glue are far beyond those of ordinary rare and precious herbs. Initially, the absorption was relatively slow, but Tang Shan used his qi, blood, soul power, and spiritual power to work together to stimulate it, and with his strong willpower, he firmly suppressed the medicinal effects, keeping it largely under control.

However, this stability did not last long. As time went by, the latent medicinal power was fully unleashed, and the real test began.

boom!

The raging heat within his body surged rapidly, and in Tang Shan's perception, the temperature skyrocketed exponentially. At first, it was just a gentle, warm soup washing over his entire body, but in an instant, it transformed into a torrent of molten lava, relentlessly engulfing his limbs and bones.

His muscles and bones were forged into a denser and stronger structure. His skin, ligaments, bone marrow, and even the blood throughout his body were all thoroughly soaked and tempered by the intense energy of whale gelatin. Tang Shan's physical strength and potential rapidly increased and expanded.

His heart suddenly surged and rose, and intense desire spread like wildfire, making his body instinctively restless. However, Tang Shan remained sitting cross-legged, his posture as steady as a rock.

He concentrated his will, locking his mind like an iron chain across a river, and forcefully suppressed the surging and boiling distracting thoughts and restlessness.

Splash!

The blood and qi within his body surged like a raging tide, refining the medicinal power of the whale glue day and night. However, the energy contained in this 100,000-year-old natural treasure was truly vast. Even though it was being continuously devoured and consumed, the core of the medicinal power was still like a blazing little sun, continuously spewing out a wild and powerful pure energy.

Judging from the current refining process, it will be impossible to completely absorb and digest the energy of the 100,000-year-old whale glue in a short period of time.

Time passed, the sun gradually climbed to its zenith, and before we knew it, it was noon.

Xue Qinghe was ultimately bound by important matters of the Tiandou Empire and could not stay long. After having lunch with Gu Yue and Dugu Yan in Tang Shan's courtyard, she glanced deeply at Tang Shan, who was sitting cross-legged with his skin as red as a boiled shrimp, and then turned and left to go to the palace to handle complicated government affairs.

With Golden Crocodile Douluo here to oversee things, she didn't need to worry at all about Dugu Yan or Gu Yue causing any trouble.

"Senior, how much longer will it take for Tang Shan to fully absorb this whale glue?"

Dugu Yan gazed at Tang Shan, who remained motionless throughout, her brows furrowed with unconcealed worry. She softly asked the Golden Crocodile Douluo, who sat leisurely to the side.

Golden Crocodile Douluo glanced sideways at Xue Qinghe's "rival," Dugu Yan, examined him for a moment, and slowly made a judgment: "Considering the half day that has already been spent, it will take about two and a half more days. The immense energy of a hundred-thousand-year-old whale glue is not so easy to digest and absorb. However, this kid's willpower is truly amazing. He can withstand the surging desires within his body and remain unmoved. He truly has extraordinary willpower."

Hearing that Tang Shan was safe and sound, Dugu Yan's heart finally relaxed. Following Golden Crocodile Douluo's words, she subconsciously looked Tang Shan over carefully. When her gaze fell on a certain spot, her pretty face flushed crimson, and she hurriedly turned her head to the side. The tips of her ears were completely blushed, and the fine downy hairs on them trembled slightly with embarrassment.

What she saw was a deadly weapon.

……

By the time Su Yuntao had finished running through the first few villages, the sun had already set, and the dim afterglow cast a shadow on the country roads, adding a touch of desolation and bleakness to the surrounding scenery.

Su Yuntao yawned repeatedly, his eyes were dark and bluish, and his head was very dizzy and throbbing.

The number of children reaching the age for awakening their martial souls this time was truly large, forcing him to endure extreme exhaustion from a sleepless night, constantly releasing and then replenishing his soul power. This repeated process was a huge drain on his mental strength, and his consciousness was already somewhat blurred and wavering. The thought that once he completed the awakening work in Holy Soul Village, he could return to the Spirit Hall for a proper rest made Su Yuntao quicken his pace even further.

……

The atmosphere in front of the blacksmith's shop in Holy Soul Village became tense.

"Tang Hao! Today, Xiao San is going to awaken his martial soul, and you're just so indifferent? Awakening a martial soul is related to the child's future. Do you really want Xiao San to end up like you, stuck in this small mountain village, a nameless blacksmith for the rest of his life?"

Chief Jack's roar echoed throughout the small area centered around the blacksmith's shop, attracting passing villagers to stop and cast curious glances.

Tang Hao was a burly man, surrounded by a persistent, foul smell of cheap alcohol. His hair and beard were messy and unkempt, clearly never having bothered to groom himself.

He was wearing coarse cloth clothes with several holes burned by sparks from blacksmithing, making him look slovenly and dejected.

Tang Hao didn't even open his eyes, his tone full of impatience: "It's just an ordinary martial soul awakening, what's there to care about?"

Seeing that the two were about to argue, Tang San quickly stepped in to smooth things over: "Grandpa Jack, if Dad doesn't want to go, then I won't go."

Village Chief Jack immediately softened his tone, squatted down and patiently advised, "Little San, this martial soul awakening is related to your future, you can't give it up so easily."

If you can awaken your innate soul power, you can become a respected soul master, step out of the small world of Holy Soul Village, and have a broader future.

"But Father..."

Upon hearing this, Tang San hesitated for a moment.

Before Tang San could finish speaking, Tang Hao waved his hand impatiently: "Alright, alright, I didn't stop him. Little San, remember to cook dinner when you come back in the evening." With that, he turned and walked back into the depths of the blacksmith shop.

"You, as a father, are truly unreasonable!"

Village Chief Jack took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his anger. He stopped arguing with Tang Hao, took Tang San's hand, and walked towards the Spirit Hall in the center of the village.

Despite being called the Spirit Hall, it was actually just a simple wooden hut occupying a few dozen square meters. At this moment, many villagers had already formed a long queue in front of the hut, leading their children.

Tang San was obviously the last to arrive and was placed at the end of the line. He was usually aloof and introverted, and no one his age took the initiative to greet him.

A short while later, the door of the cabin was suddenly pushed open, and Su Yuntao's voice came out: "Everything is ready. Line up and come in one by one. Parents, please stay outside and wait. Do not make a fuss."

The children filed in and lined up neatly in a row inside the house, while Tang San remained silently at the end of the line.

Su Yuntao stood in front of the six-pointed star array and introduced himself: "I am Su Yuntao, the Lone Wolf Martial Soul, a level 39 Battle Soul Venerable. Today I will perform the Martial Soul Awakening for you. Later I will use the Martial Soul Possession, and my form will change. You don't need to panic or be afraid."

Su Yuntao had become extremely familiar with this set of formulaic explanations, and he didn't care at all whether the children in front of him could understand the specific meaning.

If one truly has the opportunity to become a Soul Master, one will naturally learn everything in the future; if one does not have this opportunity, knowing less about Soul Masters might be a good thing in a sense.

Tang San looked at Su Yuntao's strangely different ice and fire pupils and wondered: Did this person cultivate some kind of special technique, or was it a pupil power phenomenon that came with his martial soul?

"Lone Wolf, possess me!"

With a low shout, Su Yuntao's martial spirit instantly possessed him, and three spirit rings—yellow, purple, and purple—rose from beneath his feet, spreading their oppressive aura in all directions.

His body suddenly swelled up, and fine, pale gray fur emerged from under his skin, spreading instantly to all parts of his body. Ten sharp, menacing claws burst forth from his fingers, their blades gleaming with a chilling, metallic light.

Seeing the changes that had occurred in the young man, the children trembled uncontrollably, their faces filled with fear.

Tang San's eyes narrowed sharply, and he thought to himself: I was careless. The comfortable life in Holy Soul Village has completely worn down my vigilance. I even forgot to bring the Tang Clan's hidden weapons for self-defense when I went out. If this person has bad intentions, I'm afraid I can only wait to die.

Tang Clan Rules: Never underestimate your enemy, and never put yourself in a disadvantageous position of isolation and helplessness.